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fixed charge

[FIKST CHARJ]
nounpl: fixed charges
custo fixo / taxa fixa
1. A cost or fee that remains constant and does not vary with production volume or usage
The company's fixed charges include rent and insurance.
Os custos fixos da empresa incluem aluguel e seguro.
2. In law, a security interest in specific assets of a company that cannot be disposed of without the creditor's consent
The bank placed a fixed charge on the company's equipment.
O banco colocou uma garantia fixa sobre o equipamento da empresa.
3. A regular fee charged by a service provider that does not change based on consumption
The utility company charges a fixed charge of $15 per month.
A companhia de utilidades cobra uma taxa fixa de R$ 80 por mês.
Synonyms
fixed coststanding chargebase fee
Antonyms
variable chargevariable costfloating charge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
custo fixo / taxa fixa
most common usage in business and accounting contexts
Portugal
custo fixo / taxa fixa
identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

fixed charges and variable charges
cover fixed charges
absorb fixed charges
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